Schizostructuralism: Divisions in Structure, Surface, Temporality, Class

Schizostructuralism combines insights from psychoanalytic, structuralist, and Marxist theory to form a new psychoanalytic system that explores the processes of unification and separation, psychoanalytic topology, and the dynamics of time and class division. It offers a recalibrated critical and clinical approach to be more politically radical and inclusive, using schematic diagrams to depict clinical categories and formulate theories.

Format: Hardback
Length: 94 pages
Publication date: 08 June 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Schizostructuralism is a psychoanalytic framework that integrates insights from psychoanalytic, structuralist, and Marxist theories, while also acknowledging the divisions and antagonisms that exist between them. By exploring the core concepts and methodologies within these fields, Daniel Bristow aims to establish a novel psychoanalytic system.

In his work, Bristow delves into the processes of unification and separation inherent in structure. He extends the concepts within the realm of psychoanalytic topology, which focuses on the study of surface phenomena, and interrogates the types and phasings of time that operate psychosocially. He challenges the workings of these against analyses of class division and struggle.

By revisiting and reworking key concepts and methods from structuralism, topology, temporality, and Marxist political theory, Schizostructuralism reconsiders significant figures such as Freud, Reich, Lacan, Laing, and Deleuze and Guattari. It draws upon their socially oriented theories and practices to propose new possibilities for recalibrating critical and clinical approaches to be more politically radical and inclusive.

Bristow employs schematic diagrams to depict and formulate clinical categories such as neurosis, perversion, and psychosis. This framework is of interest to academics and students studying psychoanalytic studies, Lacanian studies, and philosophy. It also provides valuable insights for practicing psychoanalysts and those in training.

In conclusion, Schizostructuralism offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to psychoanalysis, combining insights from various theoretical traditions to develop a more nuanced understanding of human behavior and mental processes. By exploring the complexities of structure, temporality, and political ideology, it provides a framework for rethinking critical and clinical practices and promoting greater social justice and inclusivity.

Weight: 256g
Dimension: 291 x 222 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032027975